Exotic Birds Blog

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You can attract wild birds to your garden in many different ways. Provide food that they like and somewhere safe for them to feed. Garden bird feeders are ideal for providing food for them. Natural sources of food are scarce in the winter so they can be really helpful to the birds.

Feeding stations can be set up with food to attract different species. For example finches feed on small thistle seeds and specially designed bird feeders that allow the finches to feed easily can be purchased. Keep seeds dry and prevent spillage by using tube feeders. You could also use a window bird feeder so that you can watch the birds from inside your home.

You can purchase bird feeders specially designed for woodpeckers,goldfinches and hummingbirds. Attract the birds by placing them close to your birdhouse in a safe place. Check the food in the bird feeder daily to make sure it is dry and mold free. Regularly clean up spilled food as it will attract wasps, ants and other pests.

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Although birds benefit the most by winter feeding, they can suffer from shortages during the Spring and Summer too. All through the year put out suitable food to help them if shortages occur. Food suitable for fledglings should be provided during the breeding season as shortages can have a severe effect on them.

Pans of water or garden bird baths should be provided to give them a safe place to drink, bathe and preen their feathers. Set out water containers at different levels as some species prefer to drink and bathe at ground level, others prefer above ground containers. Fill shallow containers or pans with water and place away from the noise of birds feeding at your bird feeders. The sounds of running water will be attractive to the birds. Attract the birds with a water dripper attached to your bird bath. It will also stop mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water.

A natural environment in a part of the garden will increase the birds sense of security. Leaving an area to grow naturally with wild flowers and trees will provide an attractive place for them.

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